Chateau Resort
With his expertise in fashion and art history, Chateau Resort breathes new life into textile design. Antoine Guitou, its founder, doesn’t simply create objects; he weaves stories through unique pieces that transcend time and space.
Antoine Guitou is a textile designer with a rich blend of influences. He began his journey by studing art history at the École du Louvre, specializing in fashion and costumes from East Asia. After internships at the Musée d'Orsay and Balenciaga, he shifted his focus to fashion design at La Cambre and worked on Lacoste's runway collection. Disappointed by the lack of environmental ethics in the fashion industry, his career took a new direction as he became involved in event production, contributing to artistic projects within the queer scene. He later switched to the furniture craft, working alongside artisans in traditional upholstery. This experience reconnected him with ancestral techniques, a craft that would deeply influence his creative process and lead to the launch of his own brand, Chateau Resort, in 2021.
“With textile design, I feel like I’m meeting a real need, bringing something tangible and timeless.”
Much like the iconic Épinal imagery, Chateau Resort’s creations are rich in symbolism, crafted based on a dialogue with the future owner. As in the Middle Ages, when tapestries were designed to be moved from castle to castle, Chateau Resort’s textiles are made to travel. Whether it’s curtains adorned with symbolic motifs or unique one-of-a-kind pieces, they harmoniously adapt to any space. This approach led him to enhance the view from a Parisian couple’s apartment, inspired by Japanese elements, with a Japanese-style curtain depicting a majestic crane soaring over their view of Bassin de la Villette. By creating objects that tell stories and meet specific needs, the designer offers his clients creations that go beyond mere functionality, becoming meaningful elements of their living environment. Each creation is an invitation to reflection, weaving together art, nature, and daily life.
Chateau Resort fits within the realm of utilitarian art, where design objects surpass their primary function to become collectible pieces. This growing trend highlights the increasing presence of design at art fairs, revealing the close connection between the two fields. Drawing on his artistic expertise and a sensitivity to the emotions evoked by fashion, Chateau Resort promotes design at the intersection of art and craftsmanship, where each piece is conceived for both its aesthetic value and its functional use. No longer just an everyday object, it becomes a true work of art, designed to elevate spaces while retaining a deep, personal, and enduring meaning. These pieces transcend their decorative role, reflecting the personality and aspirations of those who choose them, responding to personal desires rather than the specific constraints of the space they inhabit.
The brand echoes Antoine Guitou's commitment to socio-cultural issues. This sensitivity is sharpened by his artistic projects within the queer scene, a fertile ground where creativity thrives in response to today’s challenges. This experience has allowed him to develop an innovative approach while reinforcing his desire to explore social themes through his work. Although his background in the fashion industry has undoubtedly influenced him, it is truly through textile design that he expresses his commitment and leaves a lasting impact: “In fashion, we try to create, but there’s a lack of awareness.” Design, for Guitou, becomes a channel for authenticity, a way of adressing real needs and offering creations that go beyond mere objects and become tangible and timeless manifestations of his convictions. In a constantly changing world, his work invites reflection on what it truly means to “inhabit” a space, while celebrating the beauty of the intimate and promoting a respectful and sustainable approach.